The thrilling underwater sensation has led to the huge popularity of the water sport called diving. It is really a very famous sport in Chile due to its rich under water treasures. Diving is an activity that requires the right guidance in both theory and practice in order to acquire the necessary skills to dive safely. There are two kinds of sport diving: apnea (skin diving) and scuba (using a breathing device). The first is common in recreational diving and fishing; the second is preferred as a sport and for exploration and photography.

Chileans have a propensity to look outside their country when thinking about diving, towards Brazil or the Caribbean. However, there are places along the ceaseless Chilean coast which are very good for diving. From Puerto Montt in the South, up to Arica in the North, there are coastline measuring 3100 km but of course, the best zone extends from La Serena to Arica.

Chilean beaches are effortlessly reachable and generally have similar character: a small sandy bay of approximately 1 kilometer of extension limited at both ends by cliffs. The bottom of the sea alternates between sand and generally large, round stones.  The most fundamental need for diving is to love the sea, but it is also necessary to be healthy and in good psychological and physical condition.